2027 2L IP Summer Associate
Required skills
- patent prosecution
- intellectual property litigation
- technical degree
- electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- computer engineering
- biology
- microbiology
- chemistry
- patent bar
Nice to have
- interest in litigation
- client contact
- social events
- team building activities
- dynamic work environments
Role summary
Ice Miller is seeking a 2L summer associate interested in patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation for their Philadelphia or New York offices. The 10-week program offers exposure to IP and other practice groups, development of research, writing, and presentation skills, mentoring, training, and client contact opportunities. Candidates must possess a technical degree (engineering, computer science, life sciences), be eligible for the Patent Bar, have strong writing and analytical abilities, and demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills. Prior work experience and experience working with diverse individuals are also valued. Applicants must have permanent US work authorization and be enrolled in the JD class of 2028.
Ice Miller is seeking a summer associate who is interested in patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation to join our Intellectual Property team in Philadelphia or New York. Candidates must have a technical degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or life sciences, including biology, microbiology, or chemistry.
Ice Miller’s 10-week summer associate program includes:
Exposure to our Intellectual Property practice group as well as opportunities to learn about the firm’s other practice groups, Opportunities to develop direct working relationships with our attorneys and patent agents to enhance your research, writing, and presentation skills, Guidance, mentoring, and regular feedback, In-depth training focused on professional and substantive legal skills, Opportunities for client contact, Social events and team building activities, And competitive compensation.
In addition to excellent academic credentials and technical background outlined above, we seek IP summer associates who:
Are eligible to take the Patent Bar,
Have an interest in litigation,
Possess strong writing and analytical ability, Excel in a team environment, Demonstrate leadership skills, Have prior work experience, including legal, military, or service industry experience, Are curious, motivated, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic work environments, Manage their time and their projects diligently, And have prior experiences that prepare them to work with attorneys/agents, staff, and clients from cultures and backgrounds different from their own.
All applicants must
- Have permanent authorization to work in the United States,
- And have obtained an undergraduate degree and are enrolled in the JD class of 2028 at an accredited law school.
All applications must include (in PDF format)
- Resume,
- Cover letter referencing your office preference,
- Undergraduate transcript, and
- Unofficial law school transcript.
- New York compensation for this role is $4,134 weekly.
- Philadelphia compensation for this role is $3,990 weekly.
- Please contact Legal Recruiting Manager Lauren Lemke at Lauren. Lemke@icemiller.com, if you have any questions.
About Ice Miller
Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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